PCOS Messages for November, 2002: Re: Any Cysters with regular menstrual cycles???

Re: Any Cysters with regular menstrual cycles???

From: Barb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 23:04:32 -0600 (CST)

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I will answer as I scroll down:

>
>My periods weren't regular before, though since I have been doing the
>Atkins Diet I am pretty timely (a little screwy after my miscarraige,
>but over all timely) As far as fertility, all I can tell you is I wish
>you all the best... cysters just never know...
>
>GOOD LUCK
>
>--
>Valerie
>
>At Sat, 9 Nov 2002, Shannon wrote:
>>
>>I am just curious - I was partially diagnosed with PCOS about 2 years
>>ago. I say that it was partially b/c I was on the pill (at that time
>>and for 5 years prior) and my testosterone and DHEA levels came back
>>relatively normal, but I had all of the outward symptoms.
>>

A partial diagnosis is not a diagnosis. Some women have other health issues that can resemble pcos.

>>About I week ago my newest test results came back and I have high test
>>and VERY HIGH DHEA - so my OBGYN, at my request, put me on metformin.
>>

I am also on Glucophage.This takes time to get the hormones balanced.

>>When I was younger and not on the pill you could set your watch to it,
>>Tuesday at about 4 in the afternoon. About 3 months ago I went off the
>>pill to see if I would get a period. Sure enough -right as rain - it
>>showed up like clockwork. And I have been getting one every 28 days
>>ever since.
>>

Mine were always regular too...not the exact day,but always within 21-23 days on average.Last month was the first time I ever missed a period.

>>My question is: can you get a period (off the pill) without ovulating?
>>What are the chances of me being fertile vs "infertile"?

>>No,you have to ovulate(release an egg) to become fertile.

As for being fertile...some women as myself are and always ovulated,but had several miscarriages which is associated with pcos. I have never carried to full term,yet was fertile and ovulation was like clock work.Strange body!I had the outward symptoms when younger,yet no obesity or hairgrowth...just acne and hairloss...now I have no outward symptoms at all...just the missed cycle.

>>FYI - I do have all the unpleasant outward symptoms: weight centered
>>around my stomach, hair (!), and know that I am off the pill - the worst
>>acne. (I started getting symptoms at about 17.... I am 32 now.)
>>

It happens with the testosterone and androgens.Your levels are probably higher.

Met may help with this or spironolactone.

>>My husband and I want to try to conceive in the spring. My Dr. was
>>willing to put me on clomid last week, but I am not ready for that
>>yet!!! :-)
>>

You will know when the time is right and good luck to you! :)

>>Is there anyone else with PCOS that does get a period regularly? Does it
>>make any difference to my fertility if I do get periods?
>>

With last month being an exception and no period for the first time since I started menses and I am 41 now.....it does make a difference whether or not you do ovulate and menestrate to become pregnant.You should get a period at least once in three months.

You should seek the help of a fertility specialist and endocrinologist.

Hope this helps, ------ Barb ___

>>--
>>Shannon C
>>

--
Sincerely,
Barb C.

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